What are your top financial goals? If your goals are hard to pin down, or seem to drift, you’re not alone. Research suggests that, even when considering important goals, people tend to answer with ...

The pain of loss has an impact on us that is at least twice as powerful as the joy of gain. This potent observation from Daniel Kahneman has implications in nearly every area of our lives, but ...

Top of the list for people who are approaching retirement is figuring out what role work will play, if any, later in life. Social Security planning is a key component of the retirement income puzzle ...

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Shock, confusion, and panic are normal reactions when you find out you've been laid off. As difficult as it is, try to keep a calm and rational perspective during this transition period. Taking ...

The tens of thousands of federal workers who have been cut from their jobs are not the only ones dealing with financial uncertainty. With people afraid to look at their retirement accounts and others ...

Getting married when you’re an older adult comes with complications: You and your spouse may have assets from years of working, and you may have children from previous relationships. Tying the knot ...